Volvo C30 needs a need engine - where do I get one?

My daughter owns a 2008 Volvo C30 1.6 diesel. Our local garage has told us that a shell on the crankshaft has disintegrated and the quickest and cheapest thing to do would be to replace the engine at a...

Contract hire - how can I dispute an end-of-lease bill?

I returned my four year-old 89,000 mile Volvo V70 back to the dealer last week. The car was on contract hire and the assessor pointed out a small handful of minor scratches, but said none of them contravened...

Is the Volvo V50 a reliable car?

I have owned my Volvo V50 since I bought it new in 2012. The car runs fine, but I am retiring soon and wondering if it is a good car to keep for long term reliability. To date it has been dealer maintained,...

Why is the low coolant light on?

My Volvo XC60 has done 91,000 miles and runs well; however, the low level coolant light has come on four times in the past 15 months. I have topped up the coolant and my local garage have done a pressure...

Are the new Volvo 2.0-litre engines any good?

I understand that Volvo has updated its D2 engine in the past year and its is no longer a 1.6 but it is a 2.0 engine. Is there any data on how this has affected the Real MPG of the V40 and V60 models?

Volvo XC60 puncture - do I have to replace all 4 tyres?

My question relates to my Volvo XC60 AWD but I believe relates to most 4x4 vehicles. If I get an unrepairable puncture on one tyre, do I need to replace all four at the same time? I have read about transfer...

Buying a used hatchback- Mazda 3 or Volvo V40?

I'm considering buying a used car. I would like something from 2012 onwards and have seen a V40 and a Mazda 3. Both would be a petrol engine. In your opinion, which is the better all round car?

Which crossover has the most comfortable seats?

I currently drive a Lexus RX 450h, but have been told by my chiropractor to change it for a car offering a better seating position as I am over six foot in height. I am currently looking at the latest...

Buying a medium sized estate - what would you recommend?

I'm looking to buy a medium sized diesel estate for around £15,000, around three years old with average mileage. I do about 90 miles a day, mostly on motorway, so it must be economical and a comfortable...

Which all season tyre is best for XC60?

On 1 March 2014 a chap from Madrid asked what all season tyre you would recommend for his Volvo XC60. Your answer was Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons. Now that Michelin CrossClimates are available for the Volvo...